Chilli Varieties Found in India

Green Jwala Green Jwala is largely grown in Gujarat.

Teja Grown in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Teja is relatively a hot chilli pepper.

Lavangi Native to Maharashtra, Lavangi chilli is considered a medium-hot chilli but it has an intense flavour.

Bhoot Jolokia Largely grown in Assam, Nagaland and other North-Eastern Indian states, Bhoot Jolokia or Ghost Pepper is one of the hottest chillies in the world.

Dhani or Kanthari Also known as Birds Eye Red Chilli or Thai Chilli or Bird’s Eye Chilli or Indian Dhani Chilli,it’s commonly grown  in India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Bhavnagri As the name rightly indicates, it is grown largely in Gujarat.

Dalle Khursani Also known as Dalle chilli it is grown vastly in the Eastern Himalayan region of Nepal, and in some parts of India, particularly in the northeastern state of Sikkim.

Kashmiri One of the most popular types, Kashmiri chilli is grown in Jammu & Kashmir.

Guntur Grown in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, Guntur chilli is a hot chilli pepper and is known for its bright red colour and high pungency.